Patents Assigned to Kohler Co.
  • Patent number: 12697000
    Abstract: A cutting board is provided. The cutting board includes a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and a first channel interrupting the third surface. The first surface lies within a first plane and comprises a first perimeter. The second surface extends away from the first surface proximate to the first perimeter. The third surface lies within a second plane and includes a second perimeter. The first channel extends along the second plane and interrupts the third surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Evan Grybush, Erika Kovesdi
  • Patent number: 12698623
    Abstract: Provided is a fluidic device including a housing configured to receive a flow of water and including an outlet configured to dispense a flow of water, a flexible component comprised of a first material configured to be disposed within the housing, the flexible component including a base, a first leg extending from the base, a second leg extending from the base, and an opening extending through the first leg, and an insert comprised of a second material, different than the first material, the insert configured to be disposed within the housing between the first leg and the second leg, the housing, flexible component, and insert being configured to form at least one modular fluid oscillator when the flexible component and insert are disposed in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Clayton C. Garrels, Kayla Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20260215993
    Abstract: This present disclosure is generally towards a lounger for hydrotherapy. The lounger can include a body seat, a plurality of sleeves, and a control unit. At least one of the sleeves is coupled to the body seat. At least one of the sleeves can include an air system including an air pump and an air bag and a water system including a water pump and a water bag. The air pump is configured to deliver air to the air bag and the water pump is configured to deliver water to the water bag. The control unit is communicably coupled to the air system and the water system to control operation of the lounger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2026
    Publication date: July 30, 2026
    Applicant: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Jason KWACZ, Aurelian FURCOIU, Bhushan PATIL
  • Patent number: 12690730
    Abstract: A toilet includes a base, a seat rotatably coupled to the base, a first counterweight fixedly coupled to the seat, wherein the first counterweight causes a center of mass of the seat to be spaced from a geometric center of the seat, a cover rotatably coupled to the seat, and a second counterweight fixedly coupled to the cover. The second counterweight causes a center of mass of the cover to be spaced from a geometric center of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Muraoka, John O. Lipinski
  • Patent number: 12695968
    Abstract: A biometric data collection device for a toilet includes a first compartment, a second compartment, and a bridge. The first compartment includes a first circuit board. The second compartment includes a second circuit board. The bridge is coupled to the first compartment and the second compartment and is configured to be supported by a rim of the toilet so that the first compartment is inside of a bowl of the toilet and the second compartment is outside of the bowl of the toilet. The bridge is changeable in length to fit different widths of the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Rafael Rexach, Jiunntyng Chen
  • Publication number: 20260210096
    Abstract: This present disclosure is generally towards a valve trim system for a valve system. The valve trim system includes a mounting plate configured to couple to a valve. The mounting plate includes an opening configured to receive a valve and two plates that are movable relative to each other and the opening. The valve trim system also includes a stem adapter configured to couple to a valve stem of the valve, a stem driver coupled to the stem adapter, a handle rotatably coupled to the stem driver, and a bonnet. The stem adapter and the stem driver are positioned within the bonnet and the bonnet is coupled to the handle by the stem driver. Rotation of the handle causes movement of the stem driver and the stem adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Michael SOETAERT, Kenneth Andrew KAPAL, Nicole SUMMERSETT, John Oliver LIPINSKI
  • Publication number: 20260208210
    Abstract: A water delivery device includes an inlet connector, a sprayface assembly, and a selection engine. The inlet connector is configured to couple the water delivery device to a water supply. The sprayface assembly includes a plurality of nozzles that are configured to produce a plurality of spray patterns. The selection engine fluidly couples the inlet connector to the sprayface assembly and controls flow to each one of the plurality of nozzles to determine the spray pattern produced at the sprayface assembly. The selection engine is configured to switch directly from any one of the plurality of spray patterns to any other one of the plurality of spray patterns in response to a single actuation of the selection engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Evan YEE, Brian S. Core
  • Publication number: 20260206111
    Abstract: A showerhead includes a plurality of water outlets for providing a flow of water. The showerhead includes one or more lighting elements and a light driver communicably coupled to the one or more lighting elements. The light driver is configured to control at least a subset of the lighting elements to output light based on various conditions corresponding to the showerhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2026
    Publication date: July 16, 2026
    Applicant: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Brandon H. MILLER, Connor MCMANUS, Brian M. KAULE
  • Patent number: 12678367
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed towards an ultrasonic showering device. The ultrasonic showering device includes a head portion including a plurality of nozzles that dispense a fluid, a movement component that detects movement of the head portion, and an ultrasonic transducer that generates and transmits ultrasonic energy. The ultrasonic showering device includes a handle portion including a controller that operates the ultrasonic transducer based on the movement component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Ariana Smies, Jason Kwacz
  • Patent number: 12680287
    Abstract: A toilet assembly includes a toilet body and a nozzle system. The toilet body defines a toilet bowl and a rim area disposed along an upper edge of the toilet bowl. The rim area includes a flange defining an opening. The nozzle system includes a nozzle having a first end configured to be fluidly coupled to a water supply conduit and a second end fluidly coupled to the rim area. The second end defines an outlet formed at a compound angle. The connector assembly detachably couples the nozzle to the flange such that the nozzle extends through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Daniel N. Halloran, Tony L. Lambert, Randy O. Mesun, Rahul Bose, Keith E. Muellenbach, Sudip Mukerji, Jessica A. Grev
  • Patent number: 12680357
    Abstract: A pivot door system is provided that may include a door, a doorframe, and a hinge attached to the door. The doorframe may include a header, which may include a track system. The hinge may include a soft close mechanism. The hinge may be engaged with and securable at a plurality of positions along the track system of the header.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Lister, Nameer Shaaban
  • Patent number: 12674306
    Abstract: In one example, a timing control system for a faucet for dispensing water includes a valve sensor, a timer, and a light. The valve sensor is configured to detect operation of the faucet. The timer is configured to trigger a countdown in response to the operation of the faucet. The light is configured to illuminate the water of the faucet in at least one color in response to the countdown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Helene L. Cornils, John O. Lipinski, Dongha Lee, Xinyao Liu, Dustin Lobner, Jacob Planton, Fred Ogreenc, Mark Schibur, Steven Mark Tervo, Rebecca Becker
  • Patent number: D1132651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Xinyao Liu
  • Patent number: D1133122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Clayton C. Garrels, Mario Alberto Reyna Villarreal
  • Patent number: D1134714
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Margaret C. Mazz, Bojian Han, Gregory De Swarte
  • Patent number: D1134754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Dana Morales
  • Patent number: D1137566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2026
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2026
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Jordan Meyers, Gregory De Swarte, Drew Johnson, Andrew J. Stokes
  • Patent number: D1137956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Hanna, Ryan Robert Detlaff, Margaret C. Mazz
  • Patent number: D1139865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Shea Miller McGee, Alexander V. LeTourneau
  • Patent number: D1140249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Erin Leigh Hoover, Nicholas Robert Rindt, Dennis Lee Snyder, Seth M. Stevens, Maxwell Wasscher, Luke James Worth, Jovello Tijano Gomez, Jr.